(2) K-3 Illustrated by Malene R. Laugesen. In 1927, inspired by Charles Lindbergh, Elder took off in the American Girl for Paris. When the plane crashed into the Atlantic, Elder (after her dramatic rescue) became a celebrity. The second half of Cummins's picture book biography recounts Elder's airplane racing adventures. The text captures the feel of the era while pastel illustrations capture the lofty feeling of flying. Reading list, websites.

Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2013

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Malene Reynolds Laugesen. A poor tailor's family sews a wedding gown for the princess hoping she will choose them to be her embroiderer. At the last minute, Hanna, the youngest child, discovers a stain on the silk. With a deadline looming, Hanna comes up with an ingenious solution. The oil-crayon and linseed-oil illustrations feature intriguing dresses; the text, created from a family story, has the feel of a folktale.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Malene Laugesen. A girl narrates the story of her mother's crusade for women's suffrage: Mama leads parades, pickets the White House, and goes to jail for the cause. The text of Karr's fictional story is lively and engaging; chalky pastel illustrations capture the feel of the era and highlight the drama of the struggle. A brief note summarizes the history of women's suffrage in America.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano